TABERU

806 E 3RD ST · Los Angeles

Owner-requested re-check · a clean A

A surprise inspection on Apr 2025 scored 78, flagging hot water below the required temperature. The 99 above is the owner-requested re-check on Apr 2025.

Hot water below the required temperature

The hot water at a sink was not hot enough, which makes proper handwashing and dish sanitizing harder.

LA County code F053 · 4 pts

Sewage or wastewater not draining properly

Backed-up sewage can contaminate the kitchen, so this is a serious safety concern.

LA County code F022 · 2 pts

Cutting boards and surfaces not sanitized

Dirty food-contact surfaces can spread germs between foods, so this one matters for safety.

LA County code F014 · 2 pts

No warning for raw or undercooked items

Menus must flag raw or undercooked dishes so at-risk diners can choose safely, mostly an advisory item.

LA County code F058 · 2 pt

Shellfish tags or condition not in order

Shellfish records and condition must be tracked so a contaminated batch can be traced, which matters for safety.

LA County code F016 · 2 pt

Floors, walls, or ceilings need repair Minor · 1 pt

Equipment or utensils need cleaning or repair Minor · 1 pt

Utensils or linens stored improperly Minor · 1 pt

Garbage not handled properly Minor · 1 pt

Non-food surfaces dirty or worn Minor · 1 pt

Ventilation or lighting needs improvement Minor · 1 pt

Plumbing needs repair Minor · 1 pt

Restrooms need attention Minor · 1 pt

Cleaning chemicals not stored or labeled right Minor · 1 pt

Permit not available to show Paperwork · 1 pt

The bottom line

Currently 99, a clean A, from an owner-requested re-inspection. But a surprise visit scored 78, the worst issue being hot water below the required temperature. Worth a closer look, since the re-check was owner-requested, not a surprise.